Play the *Donna Summer* Disco Diva in a Fab Floral Frock

The Queen of Disco died today - May 17, 2012 - so I decided to republish this fun "get the look" post I did a few years back that I'm sure she would have liked! Her stylish good looks and amazing pipes resulted in nineteen #1 dance hits - second only to Madonna. "Bad Girls", "Live and More" and "On the Radio" burned up the charts, making her the only artist to have three consecutive double-LPs hit No. 1. She was also the first female artist with four No. 1 singles in a 13-month period according to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, where she was a nominee this year.

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The original diva of sexy disco is releasing a new album, Crayons, and is celebrating in true Donna Summer style with a chi chi launch party at Mansion New York. We like to celebrate with, what else, fashion...so why not channel her iconic floral frock look? To keep from looking like a museum piece, skip the satiny mules in favor of something like python snakeskin - the current must-have neutral - and add a sexy pendant necklace, statement ring, and a clutch. 

Here's how to get the look:

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May 16, 2012

*Ghetto Royale* & Fab Frivolity Rule Chanel Cruise 2013 Show Held at Versailles

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"Frivolity is a healthy attitude," Karl Lagerfeld explains about his "Versailles in a Socialist France" collection for Cruise '13. "I know people who were saved by frivolity."  Meaning 18th century deets & silhouettes - like bottom-heavy panniers - in lightweight 21st century chambrays, tech-forward denim and even plastic.  Plus ruffles. And sneakers - but with platforms to make them more Marie Antoinette-approved.

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Above the neck, Peter Phillips, Creative Director of Chanel Makeup opted for tres let-them-eat-cake shades of rose and petal pink and special runway-only mini velvet "tattoos" of the iconic interlocking-Cs logo.  Along with Sam McKnight's Dutch-boy bobs in pastel hues, the overall effect, according to Phillips, was meant to evoke "girly" but "rebel".  

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The bold pink eyeshadow will be available as part of the the *Versailles de CHANEL* collection available in December 2012.

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Cool Jewels with Some Bite (Literally) by BoyNYC

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"Romance, anatomy, creatures, teeth, nature, religion, culture, and fairy tales," is how Jake Stein describes his BoyNYC line of cuffs, bracelets, necklaces, coats, capes, bags & just enough sex to keep it interesting."Every design at boy is aimed towards a type of self-expression that is virtually priceless."  For Fall 2012, look for these Donnie Darko'esque bunny-skulls, dinosaur skulls, claws, tigers, bears and other fabulous beasties in brass, oxidized silver and black gunmetal.

Celeb fans include Hayden Panettiere, Beyonce, Beth Behrs, Greta Gerwig & Aly Michalka. Available at ShopBoyNYC.com.

- Lesley Scott

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May 15, 2012

Jennifer Aniston smartwater ad - Graphic & Chic

Picture 36Part of the new black & white smartwater campaign that drops in the June issues. Love the timeless chic of the white silk blouse, black jean and, of course, a classic fun-in-the-summer-sun convertible.


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May 10, 2012

The Benefit Cult-Fave POREfessional Becomes a Marvel Comic Book Action Hero

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Benefit porefessionalWith over 1 million sold worldwide, the POREfessional pore-minimizing primer is an undercover secret beauty superstar the world over, inspiring the beauty brand to team up with Marvel on the fabulous wise-cracking, pore zapping SpyGal. She's sexy, sassy & of course, smooth. "The superpowers of our bestselling pore minimizer, the POREfessional, created such an international sensation, we knew it was destined for greatness!," explains Julie Bell, EVP Global Marketing at Benefit Cosmetics. "Marvel, the world's top storytellers, helped us bring our action hero SpyGal to life in the first ever beauty-inspired comic book."

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Inspired by SpyGal’s covert mission to empower women around the world, the creative team which brought SpyGal's globetrotting & espionage to life include the writer of "X-Men" & "Captain America" and the artist of "Avengers: The Origin" & "X-Men Origins". "It's exciting to bring Benefit Cosmetics and Marvel Custom Solutions together for such a historic collaboration," adds John Dokes, Marvel SVP of Integrated Sales and Marketing, Publishing and Digital Media. "SpyGal is a dynamic, nuanced hero for a new generation and combining that with the unparalleled storytelling of Marvel brings fans one of the most unique comics they’ll read all year." Adds Marvel's Editor Bill Rosemann: "SpyGal dispenses justice, beauty tips and witty life advice with an effortless grace, while also grappling with work and dating worries. Can SpyGal ever find Mr. Right…or must she sacrifice romance to the demands of her job helping powerful women spread their influence around the world? Writer James Asmus and artist Phil Noto reveal all in SpyGal #1!"

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Purchasing info at BenefitCosmetics.com.

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Always Look on the Bright Side of Life

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From the soft sweetness of sherbet to brash neon flash, it’s high time to walk on the sunnier side of the street in shades of yellow from the likes of Matthew Williamson, Stella McCartney and Lulu Guinness. Everything you need to boldly part the sea of safe shades with a pop of yellow and get the freshness of spring and joy of summer in one shot are all available at Go-British.

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May 08, 2012

Donna Karan Finds Inspiration in Haiti for Urban Zen Spring 2012

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Contrasting light with dark, floaty against flinty, the sculpted and the abstract, the "Elements III" collection incorporates touches of "geometric raku from Haiti" in the form of leather and metal cuffs to climb up your arm, hand-woven bags in which to schlep your life, and timeless essentials to live in forever. Available at UrbanZen.com - 10% of sales go to the Urban Zen foundation, a public charity dedicated to empowering children & preserving cultures.

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Luxurious Shoes for Your Feet & Your Karma

Picture 13"I have been in the fashion industry over 25 years pushing the boundaries to find eco luxury goods," explains shoe designer Rebecca Mink. "In the year 2000 I created my own option for footwear making sexy, fashionable, quality vegan and eco friendly shoes available to everyone."

After being shown the door by sixteen factories all refusing to even consider manufacturing such a shoe - it had to be completely cruelty-free, animal-free & made from recycled & sustainable materials - she met Marco Gambassi, whose family has been crafting shoes for generations for the likes of Chanel, Jimmy Choo, Dolce & Gabbana & Christian Louboutin. While undeniably dazzling and downright sexy (fans include Natalie Portman & Rosario Dawson), Mink shoes are equal - if not slightly superior - to their leather counterparts. "Machine-tested for durability, Mink shoes outlast their conventional counterpart thanks to Italian engineering," adds Rebecca, "and all without harming animals and the planet."

Purchasing info at MinkShoes.com.

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Wear David Yurman Bling. Look Like Gisele.

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Like her accessories, at least.

Picture 10As the new face of the brand, she was recently photographed in Malibu by Peter Lindbergh for the Fall 2012 campaign celebrating the "classic American lifestyle".  Malibu was the location of choice for its iconic beachy vibe and natural beauty. "The beach continues to be a favored backdrop, because of its basic, beautiful natural elements: sand, water & sky," notes Yurman. "There are no superfluous distractions; the beach exudes beauty in its purest form."

They're giving away some of their signature cable bracelets - featured on Bundchen in these three looks; for a chance to win, be sure to enter on their FB page.

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Gwen Stefani Rocking Eco-Friendly Stella McCartney Sunnies

Picture 8Gwen looking stylish as always - maybe more so given how eco-chic these sunglasses are; the bio-plastic is made from over 50% natural & renewable resources. Available at StellaMcCartney.com.

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Watch How Valentino Hand-Sewn Lace Espadrilles Are Made

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Check out this really cool video of the maison's talented artisans hard at work cutting, crafting and sewing their gorgeous lace espadrilles - completely by hand.

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May 01, 2012

What Pris from Blade Runner Would Wear if She Went Exploring with Christopher Columbus

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Known for their story-driven collections bursting with juicy prints and cool tailoring, the London-based team of Susanne Ostwald and Ingvar Helgason - who design under the label Ostwald Helgason & whose fans include risk taking fashionistas Rihanna & Daphne Guinness - told tales of adventure and British imperialsm for Spring/Summer: tailored jackets, skirts draped asymmetrically, a jungle's worth of botanicals, hydrangea paillettes, burlap netting and cork details. An interesting take on Rudyard Kipling that fuses eco and tech in a way both historical & futuristic.

Available at Browns.

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April 30, 2012

Iris Apfel Disses the Jimmy Choos Named in her Honor

Picture 2"I'd never wear these!" sniffs the pernickety 90 year old who is better known for what frames her face than graces her feet.

WSJ. Magazine spent the day with the nonagenarian interior decorator, finding out everything from what she breakfasts on (fruit - three clementines, an apple & a banana) to her dining preferences (at Marcus Samuelsson's Red Rooster with film director Albert Maysles) to MAC makeup ("I have the dubious distinction of being the oldest broad to have her face grace a cosmetics campaign") to how many of her signature glasses she owns: 10 in different hues worn in rotation ("I love clothes, but it’s hardly a mania. People think I spend all my time getting Picture 4dressed, but I have lots of other things that occupy my time.")

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April 27, 2012

Marks & Spencer Takes a Stroll Down Lingerie Lane

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The bra was only invented relatively recently - most likely by Parisian lingerie maker Herminie Cadolle in 1889. Her "le bien-être" (the wellbeing) was comprised of a corset for the waist and an upper part which utilized shoulder straps to support the "girls". Five years after she first exhibited it at the Great 1920s flapper braExposition of 1900, the top half was being sold separately as the "soutien gorge", literally "support for the throat"; "gorge" also meant breast in old French and the name stuck.

In 1926, Marks & Spencer began selling their bra to help flappers stay as flat as possible under those boxy frocks. As the fashion silhouette changed along with fabrications, bra-sizing became more standardized and mainstream in the 1930s, ad slogans promised to uplift & "perfect" a girl's figure. By 1941, M&S even help shade the Clothing Civilian Act which imposed regulations on the wartime manufacture and limited the use of fabrics.

This year, it's the Queen's Diamond Jubilee (marking a reign thus far of 60 years), so M&S is celebrating with a new collection of naughty nothings launching in May 2012: four looks made from silk, lace, satin & mesh which pay homage to the glamorous bullet-breasted sweater-girl of the 1950s. They also launched a pop-up lingerie museum online, covering the decades from the 20s through the 80s featuring pretty pix and fun factoids

- Lesley Scott

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April 25, 2012

New "It" Model in the Making: the Lovely Loulou

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On the Inez van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin blog, they snapped both these pics, noting about this super-cute one with the hat: "Snapshot of my favorite new girl Loulou behind the scenes of our shoot for @vmagazine kisses Inez"

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Chanel Maquillage Gets a Glam Tan for Summer 2012

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Picture 86Long, langorous days ahead, lovely breezy evenings to look forward to....it must mean winter's finally exiting the building.

To embrace the warmth of the new season, Chanel's Creative Director of Makeup, Peter Philips, opted for fresh and luminous bronze, gold & copper tones that replicate the natural glow of sunbathed skin. Pastel and coral lip hues look fun & fab with that faux tan.  The vibe? Very Coco in Deauville, chere.

Available beginning in May 2012.

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